Marhalim Abas

Southeast Asia Correspondent

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Summary

Marhalim Abas, based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, covers Southeast Asian defense. He has worked as a journalist specializing in Southeast Asia defense and security since 1994, initially with the New Straits Times newspaper.

Articles

By Marhalim Abas
The Philippines Navy has inducted into service three new missile-armed boats, boosting its capability to fight insurgents and smugglers.
Defense

By Marhalim Abas
Indonesia is using two China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. CH-4B Rainbow strike-capable, medium-altitude/long-endurance drones for testing and evaluation.
Defense

By Marhalim Abas
The Indonesian police force has taken delivery of its third Bell 429 light helicopter, completing a contract signed three years ago.
Defense